Nus Mba Brochure 2012 (Web)

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Academic Year2012 2013


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CONTENTS 02 Why the NUS MBA?03 Deans Message

04 NUS Business School &

NUS MBA Experience

05 Accolades

06 Our International faculty

08 Industry-focused Curriculum

10 Specializations

12 Double Degree MBA

14 Overseas Student Exchange16 Overseas Study Trips

18 Bringing the World to You

20 Individual Development

24 Career Services

28 Global Alumni Network30 Singapore: The Ideal

MBA Destination

32 Accommodation

33 Cost o Living

34 Application

35 ScholarshipMap o NUS


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A leading globaluniversity centered

in Asia, the NationalUniversity of Singapore(NUS) offers a global

approach to educationand research, with

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The National University of Singapore(NUS) has a long tradition inexcellence and a first rate reputationthat is well-known throughoutthe world.

WorldClass University

The NUS MBA has teaching stafffrom internationally renowneduniversities who are able to combinewestern business insights with

Asian perspectives.

StellarTeaching Faculty

The NUS MBA achieved a globalranking of #23 and was rankedtop 5 in Asia by the Financial Timesin 2011.

Asias GlobalBusiness School

Gain international exposure throughoverseas student exchanges,student-led study trips, business

case competitions and much more.

Networkwith the Best

NUS MBA students come from over35 countries and nationalities andhave a wealth of industry experienceand knowledge ranging from Bankingand Financial Services to Engineeringto Non-Profit Organizations.

Learningfrom Diversity

With a unique blend of East and West,the NUS MBA is the key for individualswho want to leave their mark andmake their career in Singapore, Asiaand beyond.

Gatewayto Asia

As NUS MBA graduates, you will bepart of the more than 30,000 NUSBusiness School alumni representedin over 30 major cities and counting.

GlobalAlumni Network

The NUS MBA offers specializationsin finance, marketing, strategyand organization, real estate andhealthcare management.

Specializationsto Meet Every Need

Learn f rom the best in acomfortable, conducive andconvenient environment with state-of-the-art facilities.

Top NotchLearning Facilities

The NUS MBA offers double degreeprograms with Peking University,HEC-Paris, Lee Kuan Yew Schoolof Public Policy and a Pan-Asian

program with Fudan University andKorea University Business School.

Best ofBoth Worlds

WHYTHE

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DEANSMESSAGE

03ENGAGEENRICHEMPOWER

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Despite economic uncertainty

globally, there is little doubt thatAsia is now the region of growth. AsAsia becomes increasingly wealthy,demand is growing in the region forconsumer goods and companieshere are seeking new innovations.Many are cal l ing th is TheAsian Century.

Situated in Singapore, at the heartof Asia, NUS Business School is theideal place to learn more about theregion. The NUS MBA offers deepAsian insights, while giving you aglobal perspective. You will interactwith classmates from more than 35countries, take part in exchange

programs with other leadinguniversities, or embark on study

trips overseas. Your classes will be

taught by top international facultymembers who are well-equippedwith the latest business knowledgeand real-life experiences.

Invest in your future with the NUSMBA. We are confident that theNUS MBA experience will be thewind behind your sails as younavigate through the challenges andopportunities of this Asian Century.

Professor Bernard Yeung

Dean and Stephen Riady

Distinguished ProfessorNUS Business School

MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD

Comprising prominent business leaders, corporate chiefs and alumni, theManagement Advisory Board provides strategic advice and guidance to the

Dean and the leadership of NUS Business School.

Chairman

Mr. S Dhanabalan- Chairman, Temasek Holdings- Member, Council ofPresidential Advisors- Member, Presidential Councilfor Minority Rights- Alumnus, NUS

Deputy Chairman

Mr. Hsieh Fu Hua- President & Executive Director,Temasek Holdings- Co-Founder & Adviser,PrimePartners Groupof Companies- Member, NUS Boardof Trustees- Board Member,Government of SingaporeInvestmentCorporation

Members

Ms. Euleen Goh- Non-Executive Chairman,Singapore InternationalFoundation- Independent director of severallisted companies in Singapore &the United Kingdom

Mr. Hsieh Tsun Yan- Special Advisor,McKinsey & Co- Founder, McKinsey Centrefor Asian Leadership- Independent Director,Sony Corp

Mr. Liew Mun Leong- President & CEO,CapitaLand GroupChairman Changi Airport Group


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THE NUSMBA EXPERIENCE

The NUS MBA was designed basedon inputs by key stakeholdersincluding students, practicingmanagers and faculty.

The NUS MBA program equipsgraduates with the knowledgeand skills that they will need in theworkplace. Classes are taught bytop international faculty memberswho are well equipped with the latest

business knowledge coupled withreal-life experiences.

In addition to academic rigor, whichensures that graduates learn andpractice key concepts and analyticaltools, they are also encouragedto develop their communication,leadership, interpersonal and

networking skills through taking onkey leadership roles in MBA studentclubs and participating in the planningand management of international,intervarsity events. Students can alsogain deep Asian insights with a globalperspective through interaction withan international student body withdiverse industry backgrounds, ourstudent exchange program withprestigious partner universities andstudent-led overseas business trips.

NUS BUSINESSSCHOOL

Established in 1965, NationalUniversity of Singapore (NUS)Business School is known forproviding management thoughtleadership from an Asian perspective,enabling its students and corporatepartners to leverage global knowledgeand Asian insights. This combination ofglobal expertise and Asian acumen isreflected in all aspects of its research,teaching and industry outreach. As

Asias Global Business School, NUSBusiness School is a leading authorityon business in Asia.

The school has consistently receivedtop rankings in the Asia-Pacificregion by independent publicationsand agencies, such as The FinancialTimes, Economist Intelligence Unit,

and QS Top MBA, in recognition ofthe quality of its program, facultyresearch and graduates. In its 2010rankings, The Financial Times rankedthe NUS Business Schools Asia-Pacific Executive MBA program27th in the world. It also ranked theNUS MBA 23rd in the world in 2011.

Recently, QS Global 200 BusinessSchools 2009: The EmployersChoice Survey rated NUS BusinessSchool graduates third in the Asia-Pacific region. The Schools researchis ranked 52nd in the world by theU i it f T D ll

NATIONALUNIVERSITY OFSINGAPORE

A leading global university centered

in Asia, the National University ofSingapore (NUS) offers a globalapproach to education and research,with a focus on Asian perspectivesand expertise. Its transformativeeducation includes a broad-basedcurriculum underscored by multi-disciplinary courses and cross-faculty enrichment, as well as special

programs which allow students torealize their potential.

Over 36,000 students from 100countries further enrich thecommunity with their diverse socialand cultural perspectives, makingcampus life vibrant and exciting.

The NUS MBA experience is about getting to know, and learning from, classmates fromseveral different countries. The highly interactive nature of many classes provides aconducive and fertile environment for sharing experiences and insights about diversecountries and industry contexts. There are several opportunities for students to take the

lead in organizing events and develop their leadership and teamwork skills. If I haveto describe the NUS MBA experience in one sentence, I would say that The programimparts the skills, abilities and sensitivities necessary to lead in a dynamic andcomplex environment.

Professor Nitin Pangarkar

Academic Director, The NUS MBA


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- by QS Global 200 Top BusinessSchools report, 2009As ranked by Global Recruiters for MBA Employment

SingaporeBusiness School by Financial Times MBA Ranking 2011

- by QS World University Rankings, 2010- by Times Higher Education,

World University Rankings 2010Only Singapore university in Top 100 University League

- by Top 100 Business School ResearchRanking by University of Texas, Dallas, 2010

in Singapore

- by Forbes for Best International2-year MBA Program 2011

in Asia1

#8

- by EconomistIntelligence Unit,Which MBA?ranking survey, 2010

Globally forEducationExperience

- by FinancialTimes MBARanking 2011

forGlobalMobility

#9

- by Economist IntelligenceUnit, Which MBA?ranking survey, 2010

Globally forPost-GraduationSalary Increase

#9 #12

- by FinancialTimes MBARanking 2011

forInternationalExperience

#

4 - by Times Higher Education,World University Rankings 2010Only Singapore university in Top 100 University Leaguein Asia

- by QS Global 200 Top BusinessSchools report, 2009As ranked by Global Recruiters for MBA Employment

- by QS World University Rankings,2010

in Asia

3# #

#23 #31 #34 Top100

ACCOLADES


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OURINTERNATIONALFACULTY

Our stellar faculty consists ofacademic staff with PhDs frominternationally renowned universitiesand is armed with extensive industryexperience. Extensive knowledgeof Western business concepts andpractices combined with a deepunderstanding of Asian perspectives

enables NUS Business School facultyto provide the best of East and Westin business education and research.

Some of Our

Faculty Staff

06 NITIN

PANGARKAR

PhD, Universityof Michigan

07 ISHTIAQ

MAHMOOD

PhD, HarvardUniversity

16 DUONG

XUAN TRUONG

PhD, Universityof Minnesota

17 TRICHY

KRISHNAN

PhD, Universityof Texas at Dallas

01 ANDREWDELIOS

PhD, Universityof Western

Ontario

02 CHU-CHUN-LINSINGFAT

PhD, Universityof British

Columbia

11 LEONG

SIEW MENG

PhD, Universityof Wisconsin-Madison

12 CHARLES

SHI

PhD, Universityof Minnesota Twin Cities

21 TAN

SOO JIUAN

PhD, Washington

22 CHIA

HO BENG

PhD, University


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08 SIOK KUAN

TAMBYAH

PhD, Universityof Wisconsin-Madison

09 QUEK

SER AIK

PhD, Universityof California,Berkeley

10 SURENDRA

RAJIV

PhD, CarnegieMellon University

18 SHEILA S. Y.

WANG

PhD, Universityof Newcastle

19 LIM

CHIN

PhD, QueensUniversity

20 JOSEPH

CHERIAN

PhD, CornellUniversity

03 BRIANHWARNG

PhD, ArizonaState University

04 RAVIJAIN

PhD, Universityof California at

Los Angeles

05 LU WENZHEN

JANE

PhD, Universityof Western

Ontario

13 ALISON

EYRING

PhD, Universityof Houston

14 LAU

GEOK THENG

PhD, Universityof WesternOntario

15 SUM

CHEE CHUONG

PhD, Universityof Minnesota

23 YEO

WEE YONG

PhD, Indiana

24 AUDREY

CHIA-CHAN

PhD, University

25 WONG

POH KAM

PhD,


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INDUSTRYFOCUSEDCURRICULUM

The NUS MBA program combinesthe best of global business trainingwith a unique focus on the vibrantAsian region. To complement this, theNUS MBA curriculum is constantlyenhanced by a team of faculty andindustry professionals, ensuring thatstudents obtain the necessary rigor,business discipline and innovativethinking, setting them apart from otherMBA graduates.

Program Structure:Graduation RequirementsTHE NUS MBA PROGRAM STRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

6 full modules and4 half modulesequivalent to32 core modular

credits (MCs)

ELECTIVE MODULES*

(36 MCS)

Strategy and Organization

- Legal Issues in Business- Technopreneurship- Management of TechnologicalInnovation- Advanced BusinessCommunications- Managing Change- Macro and InternationalEconomics

- Managing Human Capital inOrganizations- Negotiations and ConflictManagement- Consultancy to Management- Managerial Decision Makingand Ethical Values- Business Forecasting

- Supply Chain Management- Strategic Procurement forGlobal Operations Strategy- Analytics for Managers- Leadership in Organizations(half module)

9 full modulesequivalent to36 elective MCs

equivalent tototal 68 MCs+ =

CORE MODULES*

(32 MCs)

- Asia Pacific Business- Corporate Strategy- Financial Management- Financial Accounting- Managerial Economics- Marketing Management- Managing Operations

(half module)**- Statistics (half module)**- Management andOrganizations (half module)**- Leadership in Organizations(half module)**

CROSS FACULTY MODULES

Students can opt for courses in other NUS faculties to pursue special


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PROGRAM SCHEDULE

The NUS MBA program is offered on both full-time and part-time basis.

Full-time MBA students complete their studies within 17 months. Thisschedule offers students with the opportunity to enrich their learningexperience by spending a semester on student exchange and anothersemester on internship. Core module classes are generally held in theday while elective classes are generally held in the evenings.

The part-time NUS MBA program allows working managers and

professionals to upgrade their managerial skills and pursue furtherprofessional growth opportunities. Classes for part-time MBA studentsare held during weekday evenings and/or weekends.

Marketing

- Competitive MarketingStrategy- Consumer Behavior- Promotional Management- Global Marketing- Services Marketing- Product and BrandManagement- Applied Market Research

- Customer RelationshipManagement- Channels and PricingStrategies- Competitive Strategies forSMEs and Start-ups

Finance

- International FinancialManagement- Investment Analysis andManagement- Financial Statement Analysis- Fixed Income Securities- Fund Management- Advanced Corporate Finance- Options and Futures

- Private Equity

Example of FULL-TIME MBA SCHEDULE

17-month Schedule

Number of Modules Other Activities

Semester I 5

Semester II 6

Special Term I 2

Special Term II 1 Internship

Semester I 3 Student Exchange/Internship

Example of PART-TIME MBA SCHEDULE

24-month Schedule 30-month Schedule

Number of Modules Number of Modules

Semester I 2 2

Semester II 2 2

Special Term I 2 2

Special Term II 2 2

Semester I 2 2

Semester II 3 2

Special Term I 2 2

Special Term II 2 1

Semester I 2

*Subject to changes**A typical full module comprises of 4 MCs

and meets 3 hours a week for 14 weeks.A typical half module comprises of 2 MCs


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SPECIALIZATIONS

REAL ESTATE*The NUS MBA Specialization in Real Estate, offered inpartnership with the Department of Real Estate at NUS, isa unique program designed to meet the specialized needsof real estate practitioners. This program is distinctive inapplying the best of real estate and business practicesin a unique Asian context. It seeks to provide currentand future real estate leaders and decision makers withstate-of-the-art knowledge in real estate, managementand leadership.

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HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT*

The NUS MBA Specialization in Healthcare Management,offered in partnership with NUS Yong Loo Lin Schoolof Medicine, aims at integrating global healthcare bestpractices within the Asian framework, to transform themanagement of the healthcare services. The Specializationin Healthcare Management program prepares students

for top executive positions in the dynamic healthcaresector. It equips healthcare administrators with up-to-dateknowledge and relevant management skills to face newhealthcare challenges, such as increasing organizationaleffectiveness, improving cost control and maximizingresources utilization.

Students who wish to specialize in Real Estate mustfulfill the following requirements:

Core MBA modules 22 MCs

Core Real Estate modules 16 MCs- Real Estate Investment Analysis- Economics of Real Estate Markets- Corporate Real Estate Asset Management- Real Estate Finance & SecuritizationReal Estate electives 8 MCs from any of the

electives below- Real Estate Development- Legal and Institutional Framework- Commercial Real Estate Appraisal- Development & Project Financing- International Real Estate

MBA electives 10 MCs

Students who wish to specialize in Healthcare

Management must fulfill the following requirements:


Core graduate medical studies modules 16 MCs- Health Economics & Financing- Health Policy and Systems- Management of Healthcare Organizations- Measuring and Managing Quality of CareGraduate medical studies electives 8 MCs fromany of the electives below- Public Health Biology and Ethics- Design, Monitoring andEvaluation of Health- Clinical Occupational Medicine- Design, Conduct and Analysis of Clinical Trial- Occupational Health Practice- Control of Communicable Diseases- Principles of Epidemiology- The Environment in Health & Diseases- Lifestyle and Behavior in Health and DiseasesMBA electives 12 MCs


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FINANCE

In the rapidly changing, competitive and multi-facetedfinance industry, executives today require highlyspecialized knowledge in the areas of financial planningand analyses, foreign exchange risk management, fundpositioning and budgeting. The last decade has seen theemergence of new concepts in the various areas offinance,

investments and economics. In 2008, with the unfolding ofthe global economic crisis, there now exists an even greaterunderstanding of financial instruments and models whichare still plaguing the global financial system.

The NUS MBA Specialization in Finance focuses on theconcerns of the financial industry in the recent years,covering topics like international financial management,private equity, mergers and acquisitions, options and

futures and corporate governance. This specializationequips students with strategic management skills toprepare them for success in both the regional andinternationalfinancial arenas.

MARKETING

Effective marketing is one of the most critical elementsrequired for the success of organizations. Organizations nolonger compete just on the merit of products and services

alone. To create sustainable differentiation and advantageover its competitors, it is vital that organizations becomefamiliar with the tools of advertising and marketing in thenew age where rapid developments in technology haveincreased the need for the management of advanced,modern media tools.

The NUS MBA Specialization in Marketing focuses onunderstanding the market, the consumers, the marketingmodels and approaching different situations with winningmarketing strategies for organizations. This specializationprepares students for a career in strategic marketing,brand consultancy, product management, internationalmarketing, advertising, direct marketing, consumer

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STRATEGY AND ORGANIZATION

With the ever-changing global business landscapecoupled with the constant evolution of technology, themanagement of organizations in this dynamic businessenvironment has evolved.

The NUS MBA Specialization in Strategy and Organizationfocuses on the behavioral and strategic issues facingcontemporary organizations today. The programaims to cultivate a spirit of innovation and streamlinebusiness processes, especially in the areas of strategicmanagement and planning, operations optimizationand human resource management. It also providesa comprehensive overview of the major elements ofentrepreneurship, including evaluation of new business,intellectual property protection, team building, product

development, management challenges, revenue andgrowth strategies.

Students who wish to specialize in Finance,Marketing or Strategy and Organization must fulfillthe following requirements:


Specialization-specific MBA electives 24 MCs

Electives 12 MCs


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DOUBLE DEGREEMBA

S3 ASIA MBATriple your experiences, network andopportunities! The 21st century canbe described as the Asian Centuryas Asia gears up as the driving forceof much of the worlds economic andpolitical activities.

Asia with its rapid development, has

led to increasing complexities in doingbusiness in a region bounded by vastdifferences in economic, business,cultural, institutional and socio-political conditions. Increasingly,there is a growing need for a Pan-Asian MBA program offering in depthunderstanding of the theory and

practice of conducting business inAsia. However, few universities inAsia have the research and teachingcapabilities to offer programs thatprovide the depth of theoreticaland practical education requiredby managers.

The non-customized standard MBA

was, until now, the primary formalmanagement education and trainingtool available in Asia. In response tosuch needs, the Fudan UniversitySchool of Management, KoreaUniversity Business School and the

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three Asian economic power houses.Students are able to take Asian-focused modules including DoingBusiness in Korea and Japan,Doing Business in China, and AsiaPacific Business, among others. Inaddition, students also visit severaliconic Asian companies including SKTelecom, Singapore Airlines and AsiaPacific Breweries to get insights fromleading home-grown multinationals.Under the program, students willbenefit from the range of resourcesand student development activitiesprovided by the three universities.They will also be able to tap on theuniversities networks and triple their

career opportunities.

THE NUS-PEKING UNIVERSITY

DOUBLE DEGREE MBA

Into its 12th year, the NUS MBADouble Degree with Peking University(PKU) is a unique graduate programthat takes advantage of the vastresources and opportunities in China

and the global reach of Singapore.It is pioneered by two premierinstitutions of higher learning in Asia the National University of Singaporeand Peking University. The NUS-PKUdouble degree program immerses

THE NUS-HEC PARISDOUBLE DEGREE MBA

Hautes Etudes Commerciales(HEC) Paris and the NationalUniversity of Singapore (NUS) arerenowned institutions with over200 years of heritage combined.When it comes to learning aboutbusiness in Europe and Asia andnetworking within the rich culturalmosaic found in their classroomsand beyond, both schools providethe ideal learning environment witha rich academic tradition, strongreputation, extensive links with thebusiness and public sectors, andhigh quality infrastructure. Earning

a double degree MBA from tworeputable business schools inEurope and Asia will enhance yourprofessional value and position youwell to face global challenges.

With an active internationalalumni, and backed by anoutstanding reputation inacademic circles and jobindustries. The NUS-HEC ParisD bl D MBA p


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THE NUS MBA DOUBLEDEGREES WITH LEE KUAN YEWSCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY

Both NUS Business School andthe Lee Kuan Yew School of PublicPolicy have long been preparing theirstudents for leadership in the privateand public sectors respectively.Combining the strengths of both NUSBusiness School and the Lee KuanYew School of Public Policy, this newdouble degree program the first ofits kind in the region aims to attractthe regions outstanding executives;particularly those who intend topursue careers in government andits enterprises.

NUS MBA-MASTER

IN PUBLIC POLICY

This Double Degree programenables early career individuals togain knowledge and expertise inboth business and government.Students will acquire competenciesrelevant to corporate, governmentand public sector organizations.The double degree graduate willbe able to appreciate and managethe close relationship of businessorganizations and the public sector.C did t t h i i f

NUS MBA-MASTER INPUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

This Double Degree program providesan intensive, interdisciplinary courseof study for experienced professionalswho wish to acquire new knowledgeand skills to enhance their leadershipand managerial capabilities. Taughtby an expert faculty using a problem-based learning approach and real-world case studies, students learnto apply the techniques of policyanalysis and program evaluation toresolve complex multi-dimensionalpolicy challenges. It is suitable forcandidates with a minimum of 5 yearsof relevant work experience.

The NUS MBA is a challenging program that discusses a wide varietyof business topics and which is relevant and applicable to my career.

The programs modular structure allows me to apply what I havelearnt immediately. The broad background in academia and businessof the lecturers is especially impressive and has contributed to anexcellent learning experience. My MBA colleagues come from all overthe world and I have not only expanded my business network, but


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OVERSEASSTUDENTEXCHANGE

The NUS MBAs student exchangeprogram is one of the most vibrantand dynamic facets of campuslife. Our students can spend asemester on exchange at one ofmore than 60 partner universitieswor ld-w ide . The exchangeprogram provides students withthe opportunity to broaden theiroutlook as well as to develop anawareness and appreciation of othercultures, political and economicenvironments. Needless to say,they will also be exposed to newapproaches to doing business.

Each semester, we also receivestudents on exchange from our

partner universities. These studentsenrich the diversity of the classthrough their varied cultural andindustry backgrounds.

NUS Business School is a memberof PIM (Partnership in InternationalManagement), an internationalconsortium of leading globalbusiness schools. Each memberinstitution represents the highestdegree of excellence in the fieldsof business administration andmanagement, demonstrat ingleadership in their geographic regionand delivering a quality MBA or

equivalent degree in management.

Geographic Region of our Partner Universities*

Asia20 North America& Canada21 ContinentalEurope17 Oceania03

After spending almost a decade working,the NUS MBA overseas student exchange

program gave me the opportunity to getout of my comfort zone and a chance to

relive my university days. The exchangeexperience was exactly what I had hoped

for. I enjoyed adapting to challengesposed by a foreign land, overcomingthe language barrier and was deeplyinspired by the intellect, kindness andambition shown by the people that Ihave met. I returned from the exchangerenewed, refreshed and rejuvenated.

Ryan Ik Cheong Guan(2nd from the left)

Insituto de Empressa (IE) Spring 2010NUS MBA

As an exchange student from NUS toNYU Stern, I am glad to have this

precious opportunity for my last semester.At NYU Stern, I experienced totally

different style of courses and atmosphere,such as many professional and practicalcourses, good quality of discussion in theclasses, the stress to apply the jobs amongstudents, advanced technology support,and plenty of organized career eventsand alumni networking.

Jayson Huang

New York University Stern School,USA Fall 2010NUS MBAClass of 2010

It was a very real exposure for me toexperience what it was like to live andwork in China. Through interactingwith the Chinese students, I was able to

get a good understanding of the diversementality held by todays young andsuccessful Chinese population. Livingin Shanghai also gave me a good ideaon the future direction of the Chineseeconomy and the potential challengesthat the Chinese economy could face.

Lee Pak Kiong (extreme right)

Fudan University, China Fall 2010NUS MBAClass of 2011

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SELECTEDPARTNERUNIVERSITIES

NORTH AMERICAUSA- Columbia University

Columbia Business School- Cornell UniversityThe Johnson School- Duke UniversityThe Fuqua School of Business- Texas A&M UniversityMays Business School- University of TexasAustin McCombs Schoolof Business- University of WisconsinMadison School of Business- University of South CarolinaMoore School of Business

- University of SouthernCaliforniaMarshall School of Business- Vanderbilt UniversityThe Owen Graduate Schoolof Management- University of CaliforniaThe Paul Merage Schoolof Business

- University of North CarolinaKenan-Flagler Business School- New York UniversityStern School of Business- Indiana UniversityK ll S h l f B i

Canada

- McGill University DesautelsFaculty of Management- McMaster UniversityDeGroote

School of Business- University of British ColumbiaSaunder School of Business- University of TorontoRotman School of Management

- York University SchulichSchool of Business- Queens University

Queens School of Business- HEC Montreal BusinessSchool

EUROPE

- Aarhus School of Business Denmark- Copenhagen Business School Denmark- Aalto School of Economics Finland- ESSECFrance- HEC ParisFrance- WHU Koblenz Otto Beisheim

Germany- University of Cologne Facultyof Management, Economics

and Social SciencesGermany- Mannheim Business School Germany- Norwegian School of

Economics and Business

AdministrationNorway- European Business School(EBS)Germany- Athens University ofEconomics & Business

Greece- St. Petersburg State University Russia- ESADE Business School Spain- Instituto de EmpresaSpain- University of St Gallen

Switzerland- Warsaw School of Economics Poland

Sabanci University Turkey

OCEANIA

- University of MelbourneMelbourne Business SchoolAustralia- University of New South WalesSchool of Business Australia- University of OtagoSchool of BusinessNew Zealand

ASIA- Gadjah Mada UniversityIndonesia- Hong Kong University ofScience & Technology Business

SchoolHong Kong SAR- International University ofJapan, IUJ Business School

Japan- Keio University GraduateSchool of Business

Administration Japan- Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad India

Bangalore IndiaLucknow IndiaCalcutta India

- Indian School of BusinessIndia- Korea University BusinessSchoolSouth Korea- Yonsei University GraduateSchool of International StudiesSouth Korea- Seoul National UniversityGraduate School of Business

South Korea- Asian Institute of ManagementThe Philippines- The Chinese University ofHong Kong Faculty of Business

Administration

Hong Kong SAR- Fudan University School ofManagementChina

- Tsinghua University School ofEconomics and ManagementChina- Xian Jiaotong UniversitySchool of ManagementChinaZhejiang University School of


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I learned a lot about the waythat French firms are organized.Many of them have emphasizedon decentralization and how thisbreeds creativity. I remembergoing to Group Danone, LVMH,and Pernod Ricard all FMCGs and they have very similarvalues. I realized that in France,they believe that technical skillsare important, but they lookat people with passion and thewillingness to learn to be morefavorable than academically

smart people who are too callousto learn new things.

Nancy Chai Chua

FilipinoThe NUS MBA

I was part of the group of NUSMBA students to experience theamazing Soul of Asia (Seoul).The city has beautifully preservedits historical landmarks, suchas Cheong Gye Cheon as wellas Changdeok Palace, and atthe same time blended theminto the modern architecturalsurroundings. Also, the visitto top Korean companies suchas Samsung and Hite, hasenriched my business knowledge.It was definitely one of my most

memorable trips.

Michael Wonosaputro

IndonesianThe NUS MBAClass of 2010

Organized by the students andsupported by the MBA Office, theoverseas study trips are conducted bi-annually with the objective to provideinternational exposure by allowingstudents to learn the best corporate,entrepreneurial and governmentalpractices in another country.

These trips offer a wealth ofknowledge as students getimmediate access to Directors, CEOsand government officials, engagingin insightful dialogues. Past studytrips include USA, China, SouthKorea, Hong Kong, Australia, Franceand Vietnam.

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1 The NUS MBA visits Seoul in 2009.


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The China trip was a great eyeopener for me. We learnt quitea few things by meeting with thecompanies in China like howCoca-Colas biggest segment isfruit juice and the flagship brandCoke is nowhere in competitionor how guanxi works forAnsaldo when it deals with thegovernment. We had heardabout China from our Chineseclassmates and read about it invarious modules but experiencingChina first-hand, was a

completely different ball game.

Jaimin Shah

IndianThe NUS MBAClass of 2010

The NUS trip to Vietnamwas one of the most eventfuland enjoyable trips I haveparticipated in my professionalcareer. We were able to visitmany companies that play alarge role in the development ofthe Vietnamese economy. As agroup, we had the opportunityto explore Vietnam not only froma business perspective but alsofrom a cultural perspective.

Jim McKenney

AmericanThe NUS MBAClass of 2012

The Dream Trip to USA gaveus a wonderful opportunityto meet up with well-knowninvestment guru, Warren Buffett,in Omaha. The 3-hour sessionwas the highlight of the trip!In addition, there were severalimportant subjects which wereadequately covered during thecompany presentations andnetworking sessions with companyexecutives. Some of the subjectsinclude entrepreneurship, venture-capital, investment banking, role

of creativity and innovation insuccessful IT/high-tech companiesof Silicon Valley, etc.

Tushar Kheterpal

Indian

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HungaryUnited KingdomNetherlands

Switzerland

Canada

UnitedStates

France Austria

Germany

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BRINGING THEWORLD TO YOU

International Experience comes toyou not only in our class diversityand faculty composition but alsoopportunities for students to goto other countries for exchanges,competitions, industry visits,cultural trips, and conferences allto equip you for a solid career ininternational business.

Full-time MBA

665Average GMAT

Average Work Experience

Part-time MBA

635Average GMAT

Average Work Experience

Countries Represented

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Turkey

China

Mongolia

South KoreaJapan

Malaysia

Thailand

Vietnam

Philippines

TaiwanMyanmar

India

Sri Lanka

INDIAN

OCEAN

Pakistan Nepal

Indonesia

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INDUSTRIES PRIOR

TO MBA

- Advertising/Public RelationsServices- Aerospace- Agribusiness- Architecture and DesignServices

- Energy/Oil & Gas- Engineering Services- Government Services- Healthcare/Pharmaceutical- Information Techonology

Services- InsuranceLegal Services

- Non-Profit Organizations- Publishing Services- Real Estate/ConstructionServices- Research and Development- Retail- Supply Chain/Logistics

Telecommunication


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INDIVIDUALDEVELOPMENT

Name: Cdric TombeurNationality: BelgianAge:30 years oldEducation:Master (MSc) andBachelor of Economics (BA),University of Namur, Belgium (2004)Work experience prior to theNUS MBA:Senior Consultant,Deloitte Consulting, Belgium

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE THE

NUS MBA?

After five years of formativeprofessional development withDeloitte Consulting, I felt it was theright time for me to take the nextstep in my career, and I knew thatan MBA was the best way to achievemy objectives.

When it comes to pursuing an MBA,most will opt for the United States orEurope. However, with my ambitionto become a global business leader,I couldnt simply ignore the rapidlygrowing importance of Asia in

the global economy. An in-depthunderstanding of the historical, social,political and economic factors thathave driven the re-emergence of Asiais essential knowledge for the leadersof tomorrow.

In this context, I decided to pursue myMBA in Asia and immerse myself in a

truly Asian environment. The NationalUniversity of Singapore appeared tobe the best partner in the region tohelp achieve my goals: it is a world-class university with 100 years ofhistory and its MBA program offersdeep Asian insights; not to mentionall the advantages and excellent livingstandards offered by Singapore.

WHAT ARE YOU DOING NOW?An internship is a great opportunityto broaden your perspective, putinto practice lessons learnt, anddi i d t i d b i

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I have also taken part in the NUSMBAs student exchange programand spent one semester at IEBusiness School in Spain. It was anenriching learning experience, theoccasion to extend my network, andgain further expertise in areas suchas innovation and entrepreneurshipin which IE MBA is particularly strong.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST

ABOUT THE NUS MBA PROGRAM

AS A CURRENT STUDENT?

What I liked the most about theNUS MBA program were clearly myclassmates. I have met incredible

people from different cultures, religions,and backgrounds. I made lifelongfriends from countries as diverseas Singapore, Taiwan, Indonesia,The Philippines, China, India,Korea, Australia, The Netherlands,Switzerland, the United States andmany more. The world looks to me alittle more like a playground with friends

to visit everywhere.

WHAT IS YOUR BEST MOMENTIN THE NUS MBA?

The best moment of my MBAis without any doubts a trip wedid together with classmates toparticipate in the Symposium forLeaders of the Next Generationin China. This trip was not only anopportunity to broaden my horizonand deepen my understanding ofChina through dialogues with globalleaders from all fields. It was also a


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Name: Ang Lip KianNationality: SingaporeanAge:32Education: LL.B from NationalUniversity of SingaporeWork experience prior to the

NUS MBA:Attorney at Morrison &Foerster, LLP


NUS MBA?

To acquire foundation skills inbusiness, finance and strategy,and to better understand the issuesthat affect corporate clients thesequalities are important complements

to my profession. NUS has ahighly ranked MBA program and isprobably the most highly-regardedSingaporean university.

WHAT ARE YOU DOING NOW?ANY PLANS AFTER THE

NUS MBA?

Im in the middle of a three-month

summer break and will complete theremaining modules at NUS whenAY2011/2012 starts in August. I willbe resuming practice after the MBA.




I liked the quality of the faculty

and curriculum, the emphasison academic rigor and integrity,and most of all the diversity ofthe cohort. I greatly enjoyedforming relationships andh i i ith

HAVE YOU BEEN TO ANY

STUDY TRIPS/ATTENDED ANYSTUDENT ACTIVITIES?Ive attended some of the networkingsessions, seminars and open houses.Im hoping to sign up for a study tripin the next academic year if the rightopportunity comes along.

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Name: Duong T. N. HoaNationality: VietnameseAge: 34Education: Bachelor of Economics,Hanoi Foreign Trade UniversityWork experience prior to the

NUS MBA: Relationship Manager,Vietnam Techcombank


NUS MBA?

I chose the NUS MBA because ofthe truly international experiencethe program offers. Each NUS MBAcohort consists of more than 90%international students. Also, being

one of the financial hubs of Asia,Singapore has a booming job marketand the NUS MBA is one of the bestplatforms for people who are keen totap this market and embark on theirfirst step toward working in Asia.

I also chose the NUS MBA becauseof Singapores close proximity to

Vietnam, its open foreign policy andthe safety and security that it has tooffer. Also, I would not encountera language barrier in Singapore asEnglish is one of the most commonlyused languages used in Singapore.The NUS brand is also widelyrecognized and will add value to myemployability when I graduate.

WHAT ARE YOU DOING NOW?

I am currently doing my internship atVietAu (VA) Services Pte. Ltd. VA is aninternational corporate advisory firmh i ffi i Vi t Si

of industrial projects in Vietnam,Cambodia and Laos, the dominantthemes being the developmentof integrated supply chains andthe introduction of world classtechnology and know-how. It alsosources funding for these projects.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOSTABOUT THE NUS MBA PROGRAMAS A CURRENT STUDENT?

I like the diverse student cohortbecause i t br ings togetherpeople from different culturesand backgrounds, encouragesinteraction of ideas and give students

a first-hand experience of how itfeels like to work in an internationalbusiness environment.

I am also impressed by thecombination of academic knowledgeand practical applications shownthrough the mix of the teachingfaculty in the NUS MBA, their industry

experiences and unique teachingmethodologies. I also take comfortin knowing that I will always beable to count on the dedication andhelpfulness of NUS MBA Office staffand receive support from the school.

HAVE YOU BEEN TO ANY

STUDY TRIPS/ATTENDED

ANY STUDENT ACTIVITIES?I was an Executive Member in theNUS MBA Social Impact Club andalso attended activities organized bythe NUS MBA Finance Club and theNUS MBA K l d M t

I was also involved in the planningand organization of a student-ledstudy trip to Vietnam. Planning the tripwas demanding as I had to balancemy time between school work andliaising with various Vietnamesecompanies that we were visiting forthe trip. The whole experience wasfun and beneficial as we were able tomeet and interact with companies,alumni and prospective studentsfrom Vietnam.

WHAT IS YOUR BEST MOMENT

IN THE NUS MBA?

It is really hard to name the best

moment in NUS MBA as there arejust too many to choose from. Oneof the memories that I will neverforget was during my Managementand Organization class during thesecond semester. I was downwith a cough and high fever andcontemplated about dropping theclass. I spoke to the professor after

the first day and sought her adviceon whether or not to drop the class.She encouraged me and advisedthat I should try to attend the classif I could as dropping the classmay affect my MBA schedule. Tofacilitate my recovery, she gave metime to rest, see a doctor and take

medication. It was because of herwords of encouragement and actsof concern that I learnt that with apositive attitude and a can-dospirit, I can achieve anything that Iput my heart in.

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Name: Aditya M. SubramanianNationality: IndianAge: 26Education: Bachelor of Engineeringin Electronics & Communication,Anna University, IndiaWork experience prior to the NUSMBA: Senior Business Analyst,Dun & Bradstreet TransUnion ADC


NUS MBA?

I chose the NUS MBA because theprogram provides a unique blend ofwestern business education mixedwith Asian cultures and the nuances

involved in doing business in Asia.One of the biggest strengths of theNUS MBA is its diverse batchesconsisting of students from all across

the globe. The diversity in the cohortpaves the way for you to learn fromtheir varied and unique experiences.

WHAT ARE YOU DOING NOW?

As President of the Student Council,I had the privilege of representing theNUS MBA in annual Graduate Business

Conference held in Barcelona thisyear. The opportunity to interact withstudent leaders from across the worldand exchange ideas was a wonderfulexperience for me personally.




The diverse batch, high caliber ofprofessors and the strategiclocation of Singapore providesa potent combination thatreadies students to enter thecorporate world as businessleaders. The program alsoprovides you the chance

to undertake strategicinternship opportunities with

some of the biggest and best brandsin the world. I had the opportunity todo a summer internship with Procter& Gamble that was an extremelyenriching experience.

WHAT IS YOUR BEST MOMENT IN

THE NUS MBA?

The student council organizes events/parties for a number of occasions.Some of the best moments in theprogram for me and my fellow batchmates have been during these gettogether as the entire batch ispresent at one place and allows usto unwind.uances

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The diverse batch, high caliber ofprofessors and the strategiclocation of Singapore providesa potent combination thatreadies students to enter thecorporate world as businessleaders. The program alsoprovides you the chance

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CAREERSERVICES

Be it securing a job in an MNC,

making a career switch, climbingthe corporate ladder, or evenstarting your own business, NUSBusiness School Career ServicesOffices comprehensive suite ofservices, including networkingwith our extensive industrycontacts and corporate partnerswill boost your chances of success

in the increasingly competitiveglobal job market and ever-changing business landscape.

Organized exclusively for MBAstudents, events are lined up rightfrom the start of the term to preparestudents for their next career moveuntil after they complete theirMBA. Our Career Services Officego to great lengths to put togetherappropriate workshops, recruitmentand industry talks, networkingsessions and corporate visits allto ensure that our MBAs make theright contacts and get the relevantinformation and training to boost

their chances of success in reachingtheir next career milestone.

RECRUITMENT EVENTS

Campus Recruitment presentationsand industry panel discussionsare organized to give our studentsinsights into particular industriesthat they may be keen in. Attend

recruitment talks to know whatthese employers expect of you as aprospective employee and to find outwhat kind of job opportunities andcareer advancement awaits you inthese organizations.

NETWORKING

Networking is the key to landingyour ideal job. We create numerousplatforms where you can connectdirectly with corporate partners tomarket yourself to them to securethat prestigious job or internship.

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RESUME

The CVs of our participating MBAsare published every year in bothhard copy and online for our globalrecruiters to gain easy access to NUSBIZ MBA talent across programs. Oursearchable online NUS CV book, ispromoted widely across internationalboundaries; recruiters pro-activelysearch, target and reach out to our

MBAs and invite them to participatein their hiring process for globalopportunities.

JOB POSTING

Daily job postings are offered throughour online recruitment systemoffering both students and alumni

remote access to roles that matchtheir profiles and expectations. Its allabout targeted and relevant jobs asopposed to mass postings.

INTERNSHIPS

At NUS BIZ Career Services, wegive our students the opportunityto embark on dynamic internships

with global banks and multinationalcorporations across differentindustries. Students typically takeon an internship during May to July.International students do not needwork authorization when undertakinga summer internship or project. Theyare also able to work part-time (up to16 hours a week) at anytime duringtheir programs.

CAREER SKILLS WORKSHOPS

From interview clinics, assessmentcenter simulation to personalgrooming and dining etiquette, ourcarefully chosen workshops arefocused on developing your personal

identity and perfecting your skills toace your interviews and secure thatcoveted job.

CAREER RESOURCES

Our online job portal allows our

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range of useful materials on career

choices, DIY kits on resume andcover letter writing, books onpersonal development skills andrecruitment brochures from hiringorganizations. We also subscribeand make available to our studentsthe entire online libraries of Vault.comand Wetfeet.com (two of the bestcareer resource libraries available to

business school students).

CAREER ADVISORY

Your MBA is a time of self-exploration we provide a team of dedicatedand experienced sector recruitmentspecialists to help you make the mostof this opportunity. Our Business

School Career Services counselors,will guide you holistically from self-assessment, market research,cover-letter and resume writing, toformulating your personal goals,develop their strategic career plan andsecure a job offer before graduation.

ITS ALL ABOUT YOUR SUCCESS

Ranked 23rd in the FT Ranking,our graduates have found jobs withleading multinationals. We are hereto work with you to equip you withthe necessary tools and knowledgeto achieve your career aspirations.

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I have had the pleasure of working with theNUS MBA Career Services Office throughoutthe tenure of the program. As President of theMBA Student Council, I have been involved inregular discussions with the CSO team. Through

this initiative, the CSO team always sought tounderstand how they can better support thestudents. Due to this helpful attitude of the CSOteam, I have got everything I came to the NUSMBA for a good internship and a great job.

Gaurav Kundarap

NUS MBAClass of 2011, DEGW

My first encounter with Career Services Office(CSO) was during the first week of my semester.I actively sought advice from the career servicescounselors and attended a number of CSOorganized workshops and programs conducted

by real life practitioners. It was through theCSOs active job postings that I gained numerousinterview opportunities with various multinationalcorporations and financial institutions, in which Isuccessfully obtained my internship at Citibank thatled to a permanent position. Thank you CSO!

Park Kwan Hoon

NUS MBAClass of 2012, Citibank

From Our MBAs:

NUS MBA is recognized internationally for itsreputation and global learning environment. Theemphasis on diverse and inter-cultural learning

enables the students to view things from a widerperspective which puts them a notch ahead fromthe others. Students also embrace the work theyare given and perform up to their best. Thiscommitment showed by them is one of the reasonswhy NUS MBA is one of our key schools that wework with for recruitment of our talents. We would

like to thank the NUS career services for theircontinuous support and hope that the MBA facultywill be able to develop more of these high calibreindividuals whom we will be looking forward towork with.

The NUS MBA program has groomed manydriven and capable business leaders. The programpromotes a meeting of minds, yet embraces diverse

experiences and cultures and this reflects the currentglobal business environment.

KPMG is proud to be a partner of the NUS MBAfaculty and Career Services Office in its recruitmentoutreach. Our experience with their graduateshas been promising, and many of them have thepotential to go on to becoming future captains ofindustry and leaders in our community.

Mr Sharad Somani

Executive DirectorKPMG

From Our Recruiters:

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GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT CLASS OF 2010

INTERNSHIP CLASS OF 2011

BYFUNCTION

FinanceConsulting

Sales, MarketingGeneral ManagementBusiness DevelopmentOperationsSupply Chain

BYINDUSTRY

Financial ServicesConsulting ServicesTechnology & TelecommunicationEnergy, Oil & GasConsumer GoodsManufacturingEducationAdvertising

Pharmaceutical

38%

23%

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FinanceTechnology & Telecommunication

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GLOBALALUMNI NETWORK

The network within the businesscommunity that an MBA programoffers is crucial to the realization ofones career objectives post-MBA.

NUS MBA students will become partof the more than 30,000 BusinessSchool alumni and over 200,000

alumni of the university. They cantap on the network to gain insightsinto business and industry, forgefriendships and develop linksthat will last a lifetime. The GlobalAlumni Network Office (GANO)helps link students to alumni fromdifferent industries, job functions,and nationalities throughout majorcities in the world. Students will bea member of a robust and powerfulalumni network with representationin more than 30 major cities,and growing.

A range of activities is organizedthroughout the calendar year for the

alumni community. The activitiesare designed to engage the alumni

in different areas, ranging fromformal events like industry talks andseminars, and workshops, to informalones like networking dinners andeven movie outings. Students areinvited and strongly encouraged tomeet and network with our alumni atthese functions.

As an incoming MBA student, youhave embarked on your journey asan alumnus. We invite you to stayengaged with the alumni communityand benefit from its various programssuch as:

- Class reunions- Networking events- Career development and guidance- Lifelong learning- Mentoring opportunities- Community outreach programs- Online profiling tools- Industry advice from our

industry experts

- Volunteer opportunities

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Amsterdam

Anhui

Auckland

Bangalore Bangkok

BeijingBoston

Brazil

BritishColumbia

Caracas

Chengdu

Chennai

Colombo

Dubai

Frankfurt

Guangzhou

Hainan

Hanoi

UnitedKingdom

San Francisco& the Bay Area

Melbourne

Perth

Mumbai

NewDelhi

NewYork

Sarawak

Seoul

Shanghai

Shenzhen

Surabaya

SydneyTaipei

Thimphu TokyoXiamen

The get-together dinner has presented an excellent opportunity to

reunite the NUS-PKU MBA family in Singapore. It also gave us,students currently pursuing the NUS-PKU MBA course at NUS, agreat chance to meet the faculty staff and to network with NUS-PKUMBA alumni. While alumni were updated on what was happeningat NUS Business School, they also shared with us many observationsand insights from the corporate world which will help us in our careerplanning. It was a great evening! Thanks to staff at GANOfor organizing the event, and bringing us together!

Harry Cheng

SingaporeanThe NUSPKU Double Degree MBAClass of 2011(In blue shirt)

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A modern city and business hub forthe worlds multinational companies,Singapore serves as the perfectgateway to an international careerin Asia. Consistently ranked as one

of the top cities globally and in Asia,Singapore provides you with excellentliving and education infrastructure,seamless transportation andcommunication systems, and a richheritage blending centuries of Asian

population of 5 million of whichSingaporeans make up two thirds.The remaining third hails from almostevery corner of the globe, makingSingapore a melting pot of cultures

and a global city in Asia.

Living conditions in Singapore areamong the best in Asia, with state-of-the-art facilities for education,shopping, sports and recreation.

residents in Singapore are amongthe lowest in the world and rangesfrom 0% to 20%. Singaporescompensation packages are amongthe highest in the Asia-Pacific region.

The quality of life in Singapore hasalso been rated as comparable, if notbetter, than cities like London, NewYork, Boston and Osaka.

Indeed, with the countrys high

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SINGAPORE:THE IDEAL MBADESTINATION

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SINGAPORE RANKINGS

Singapore is the worlds easiest place

to do business.

Doing Business 2010 Report, World Bank

Singapore is the world leader inforeign trade and investment.

The Globalization Index 2009

Singapore is ranked the most competitive

country in the world.

IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2010

Singapore is ranked 1st in the world for

having the least corruption in its economy.


Foreign talent rank Singapore

as Asias best country to work in.


Singapore is the best place in Asia

to live, work and play.

Quality of Living worldwide city rankings,Mercer survey, June 2010

Singapore has the best labour employer

relations in the world.

The Global Competitiveness Report, 2010-2011,World Economic Forum

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ACCOMMODATIONStudents can choose to stay oncampus at the Prince GeorgesPark residences (PGPR) or at theGraduate Residence at the newUniversity Town.

For more information on campusaccommodation, visit the Office of

Student Affairs (OSA) website atwww.nus.edu.sg/osa/housing.

For off-campus accommodation,students are encouraged to make useof the various online housing portalsand websites available in Singaporeto search for private accommodationthat suits their needs.

GRADUATE RESIDENCE

AT UNIVERSITY TOWN

The NUS University Town (UTown),the first of its kind in Singaporeshigher learning landscape, openedits doors in 2011. Located acrossthe NUS Kent Ridge campus, this iswhere some 2,400 undergraduate

students, 1,700 graduate studentsand 1,000 researchers will work, live,and learn in close proximity.

Graduate students moving into theGraduate Residence can look forwardto facilities dedicated to the universitysgrowing graduate community.

The graduate residence can houseup to 1,700 residents, with unitsfor single and married graduatestudents. Resident advisors will alsobe living alongside the graduateresidents. The design of the complexemphasizes open common areasand the architecture fosters a

sense of community and cross-disciplinary discussion.

The graduate residence isequipped with seminar rooms andstudent lounges.

For more information on UTown, visitwww.utown.nus.edu.sg.


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COSTOF LIVING

The estimated cost ranges in the table below gives a rough guideof the basic expenditure an international student may incur per month.

ESTIMATED MONTHLY EXPENSES*

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Accommodation

(rental)

Transportation

Utilities

Meals

Groceries

Entertainment

Communications

Public housing apartment

S$1,500 S$3,000 a monthRoom

S$400 S$1,000 a month

TaxisS$8 S$24 per tripMRT/Buses

S$0.71 S$2.80 per trip

Varying based on usage

S$80 S$400 a month

Low end restaurantsS$15 upwards per head a mealHawker centers/food courts/fast food

S$5 upwards per head a meal

For 1

S$150 a month

Clubbing and drinks

S$35 upwards per nightCable TV

S$30 a month upwards

Mobile phone plans

S$19.95 S$200 a monthBroadband

S$19.95 S$208 a month

*Source: www.contactsingapore.sg

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APPLICATION

COMMENCESON 01 OCT 2011We welcome qualified NUS MBA candidates who:- value absolute integrity and honor beyond question;- hold global aspirations and pursue excellence fervently;- engage people and care about the social surroundings.

Mochtar Riady BuildingLevel 415 Kent Ridge DriveSingapore 119245

APPLICATION DEADLINES

FULL-TIME MBA

Round 1 31st January 2012Round 2 31st March 2012

PART-TIME MBA

15 May 2012

APPLICATION FOR ACADEMIC

YEAR 2012-2013The NUS MBA seeks individuals whohave strong leadership capabilitiesand the desire and drive to achieveacademic and managementexcellence. In addition, we are lookingfor individuals who are motivated,mature, focused and wish to make

a positive impact on businessand society.

THE NUS MBA ENTRY

REQUIREMENTS- Bachelors degree- Minimum 2 years of post-universityfull-time work experience- Good GMAT score

- Good TOEFL/IELTS/PTE score(if the medium of instruction inyour undergraduate studies wasnot in English)

TOEFL

HOW CAN I SUBMIT MY

APPLICATION AND WHAT

IS REQUIRED?

All applications must be submittedonline at mba.nus.edu from

1st October 2011.

The following required documentsare to be scanned and uploadedonline:- Resume- A copy of degree scroll- A copy of GMAT results- A copy of undergraduate and/

or post-graduate transcripts/marksheets- A copy of TOEFL/IELTS results(required if degree is not in English)

In addition you are required toprovide the contacts of two referees.Both referees should preferably be

work-related. An email will be sent toyour referees once you submit yourapplication to inform them on how tosubmit the online referee report.

WHEN SHOULD I SUBMIT MY

APPLICATION?

For the full-time NUS MBA, theapplication window is from 1st

October 2011 31st March 2012- Round 1: 1st October 2011 31st January 2012 (Scholarshipqualifying period)- Round 2: 1st February 2012

HOW MUCH IS THE

TUITION FEE?- Full-time MBA: S$52,000payable over 2 semesters- Part-time MBA: S$52,000payable over 5 semesters

WHEN WILL I KNOW THE

OUTCOME OF MY APPLICATION?

We will start making offers fromNovember 2011. Admission offers aremade on a continuous basis. Datesare subject to change. Please refer tomba.nus.edu/apply for updates.

WHAT DO I DO WHEN I RECEIVEAN OFFER?

You will need to confirm youracceptance by completing anacceptance form and paying adeposit of S$5,000. This amount isnon-refundable and will be creditedtowards payment of your tuition fees.Payment of the deposit can be madeonline via credit card or by cheque.

In addition you have to:a. Request your universitys

registrar to send one set of officialtranscript directly to NUS MBAprogram office.

b. Send in your attested universitydegree scroll.c. Ensure that GMAC has sent your

official GMAT score to NUS MBAProgram Office, if you have notinstructed them to do so


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SCHOLARSHIP

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The NUS MBA program offers awide range of scholarships rangingfrom 25% to 100% tuition grant plusliving allowance. To learn more, visitmba.nus.edu/scholarships.

THE NUS MBA GLOBAL

SCHOLARSHIPS

Over S$1 million worth of NUSMBA Global Scholarships will beawarded to deserving candidates ofall nationalities who showcase well-rounded, exceptional and promisingprofiles. Scholarships will be givenbased on background, performanceduring the application processand overall leadership potential ofthe candidates.

ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK

JAPAN SCHOLARSHIP

The ADB-Japan Scholarshipprogram is awarded annually by theGovernment of Japan to outstandingfull-time NUS MBA candidates who

are citizens of borrowing membercountries of the ADB.

NUS-APEC SCHOLARSHIP

Funded by the Singapore Ministryof Education, this scholarship isawarded annually to deservingcandidates from APEC membereconomies who are admitted to the

full-time NUS MBA program.

IAN FERGUSON SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship aims to providefinancial assistance to a studentof any nationality who has adistinguished record of volunteerwork at NGOs or charitableorganizations prior to pursuingthe part-time or full-time NUS

MBA program.

CAPITALAND INTERNATIONAL

SCHOLARSHIP

CapitaLand is the largest realestate company in SoutheastAsia and offers the CapitaLandInternational Scholarship for thosewhose ambitions are aligned withCapitaLands vision of BuildingPeople to Build for People.

SPRING SINGAPORES

MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENTSCHOLARSHIP (MDS)

The MDS Scholarship aims tocultivate the next generation of

leaders for the trailblazer companiesof tomorrow through a co-fundingscholarship arrangement. MDSScholars will pursue high qualitybusiness education in renownedgraduate business programs atleading local universities. Thescholarship is open to Singaporecitizens and Permanent Residents

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PEH CHIN HUA BURSARY

The Peh Chin Hua bursary providesfinancial aid to one full-time NUSMBA student and another full-timeNUS-Peking University DoubleDegree MBA student. The Bursary isopen to Singapore citizens.

SAMPOERNA FOUNDATION

SINGAPORE EDUCATION MBASCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship aims to groomIndonesias future business leadersby providing scholarships to anoutstanding young Indonesian

LIEN FOUNDATION

SCHOLARSHIPThe Lien Foundation Scholarshipfor Social Service Leaders is aprestigious postgraduate scholarshipopen to outstanding staff fromvoluntary welfare organizations(VWOs) and members of the public.Scholars can pursue either the full-

time or part-time NUS MBA.

TAN KAH KEE POSTGRADUATE

SCHOLARSHIP

The Tan Kah Kee Foundation hasbeen awarding the Postgraduate

on their academic achievements,

outstanding personal character andbilingual capabilities. The scholarshipis awarded annually and is bond-free.

LEE KUAN YEW SCHOLARSHIP

The Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship issynonymous with both prestige andthe willingness to serve Singapore.

It marks Singapores continuouseffort to recognize outstandingindividuals with the aptitude andinclination to contribute to oursociety. With generous contributionsfrom the public the LKY Scholarship

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NUS BUSINESS SCHOOL

MBA PROGRAMS OFFICE

Mochtar Riady Building Level 4

15 Kent Ridge Drive

Singapore 119245

T +65 6516 2068

F +65 6872 4423

E [email protected]

Documents

Nus Mba Brochure 2012 (Web)